Author: Lisa Hafey

Lisa has been writing for over 20 years, starting as the entertainment editor on her university newspaper. Since then she's written for Popwrapped, Maximum Pop, Celebmix, and ListenOnRepeat. Lisa loves all good music, with particular fondness for Jedward and David Bowie. She's interviewed Edward Grimes (Jedward), Kevin Godley, Trevor Horn, Paul Young, Peter Cox (Go West), Brendan B Brown (Wheatus), Bruce Foxton (The Jam), among many many more. Lisa is also available for freelance writing - please email lisa@essentiallypop.com

Bruce Sudano Releases Title Track For Ninth Album, ‘Talkin’ Ugly Truth, Tellin’ Pretty Lies’

March 21, 2024

Bruce Sudano‘s resilience shines through every single thing he does, and no less so than in the release of his highly anticipated ninth album, ‘Talkin’ Ugly Truth, Tellin’ Pretty Lies’. His enduring passion and lyrical honesty, and not to forget, his musical innovation, are all on show in the title track, accompanied by a masterclass of a music video that sees him showing off his “wild side”.

The Music Video For ‘Faith Test’ Provides A Visual Narrative Of Darren Waller’s Journey Through Life

March 14, 2024

The music video for ‘Faith Test’ the latest song from Darren Waller’s upcoming album, ‘The Ripple Effect’, captures moments between his two worlds of New York and New Jersey. Shot by ARod2Up, we see Waller deliver his lyrics with earnest conviction, they mirror his very life; his trials and triumphs, his journey of resilience to self-discovery, and above all else, his unshakeable faith, that guides him throughout his life.